“The Beekeeper” is surprisingly entertaining even if it’s expectedly stupid, self aware enough to lean into its action tropes and deliver some truly gnarly, bonebreaking action against everyone’s favorite modern punching bag: tech bros
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The Toronto International Film Festival may have concluded nearly 3 months ago from the time of this writing, but we…
“Rebel Moon” is diet “Dune,” sugar-free “Star Wars,” splenda “Seven Samurai,” the “Jupiter Ascending” for Snyderbros.
There are so many layers to peel back in Todd Haynes “May December” that it can be difficult to extrapolate…
“Our Son” layered emotional characters get more arresting, mixed with queer overtones that give the film its unique heart at the core.
“Godzilla Minus One” is a thrilling action drama, packed with plenty of action, genuine emotion, characters you actually care about, and the meanest Godzilla you’ve ever seen.
Magic happens when a razor sharp script meets great performers under the helm of a confident director, and “Fair Play” has all three in spades.
“The Burial” is crowd pleasing comfort food, the kind of film that warms your soul even if you can telegraph every emotional beat and outcome beforehand.
“Bottoms” is wild, outrageous, unbelievable, and downright absurd. But somehow, it all somehow works in this hilarious film.
“Blue Beetle” is a ton of fun, and hits all the right beats of good time at the movies even if those beats are familiar to most.
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